Use of needles
Insulin injections (insulin needles) are used to treat people with diabetes who need to regulate blood sugar levels.
symptoms
• Always for people with type 1 diabetes.
• For some people with type 2 diabetes when oral medications are insufficient.
• Only as directed by the doctor..
Diabetic coma
It is a state of loss of consciousness experienced by a person with diabetes due to a severe decrease or a severe increase in blood sugar.
symptoms
• The skin is moist, soaked with profuse sweat, and pale in color
• Dizziness, headache, and poor concentration.
• Difficulty speaking and incoherence
• Weak and rapid pulse (more than 100 beats per minute)
• Hand tremors with a feeling of exhaustion and severe fatigue
• Coma and rapid loss of consciousness (within minutes)
Blood sugar measurement
It is a device used at home to measure the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood.
symptoms
• Make adjustments to medication doses in the treatment plan if necessary.
• Identify recurrent highs or lows in blood sugar levels, determine when they occur, and find solutions for them.
• Understand the impact of a healthy lifestyle (healthy nutrition, exercise, adequate sleep, mental health) on changes in blood sugar levels.
High blood sugar
It is an elevated blood sugar level above normal due to insulin deficiency or insulin resistance.
symptoms
• Increased thirst and frequent urination.
• Headache and difficulty concentrating.
• Blurred vision.
• Increased appetite, wanting to eat at any time.
• Fatigue, dizziness, lethargy, exhaustion, general weakness, and weight loss.
Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia occurs when the blood sugar level drops below 70 mg/dL, and it is an emergency condition that requires prompt intervention to avoid
symptoms
• Irregular heartbeat.
• Fatigue.
• Pale skin.
• Shaking of the body.
• Anxiety.
• Sweating.
• Hunger.